POLB advances Pier B plan
The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners approved the Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility, progressing a plan to allow for more efficient cargo movement.
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KCS reduces planned 2018 capital program around four percent
Kansas City Southern estimates its 2018 capital program will be between $530 million and $550 million; down approximately four percent from 2017.
POLB releases FEIR for on-dock rail facility
The Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) has been released for the Port of Long Beach’s (POLB) proposed redeveloped of a rail yard to transition more cargo to rail.
Harris departs OmniTRAX Board for CSX position
OmniTRAX, Inc., Board Chairman Edmond Harris is resigning after being named executive vice president of operations at CSX Corporation (CSX).
Oregon DOT receives six transload facility pre-proposals
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) received six pre-proposals from firms willing to build two transload facilities in Treasure Valley and in the mid-Willamette Valley.
Feds: What Gateway agreement?
Federal Transit Administration Deputy Administrator K. Jane Williams outlined a series of concerns regarding an updated financial plan for the Hudson Tunnel project in a letter to New York State Director of Budget Robert Mujica on Dec. 29.
Smart Sand completes rail expansion at frac sand facility
Smart Sand, Inc. has completed construction of its unit train capable rail facility in Byron Township, Wis., and moved its first unit train via Union Pacific on Dec. 26.
Canada, Ontario commit funds to freight rail study
Federal and provincial funding has been committed toward freight rail analysis of Ontario’s Peterborough-Toronto-Havelock-Blue Mountain corridor.
New York, New Jersey commit to funding local share of Gateway Project
New York and New Jersey have reached a deal to fund 100 percent the local share of the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project originally laid out in a 2015 framework agreement, which calls on the federal government to fund 50 percent of the project.
SIAP awards nearly $6 million to North Carolina rail projects
Twelve North Carolina freight projects have received nearly $6 million in funding through the Short Line Infrastructure Assistance Program (SIAP), the North Carolina Department of Transportation has announced.
RFQ issued for Metrolinx Lakeshore West GO corridor projects
Ontario and Metrolinx are proceeding with planned improvements for the Lakeshore West GO Transit corridor with the issuance of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ).
AAR offers up several rules and regulations for USDOT to reevaluate
Airbrakes, hours of service, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and level boarding rules were included in comments the Association of American Railroads (AAR) filed Friday with the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) concerning federal regulations AAR is offering up for reevaluation.
Fairfax shows interest in joining partnership to purchase HBR
A Toronto-based holding company has expressed interest in a partnership that could purchase the beleaguered Hudson Bay Rail line, the Port of Churchill and other associated assets.
Canada moves forward with legal action against OmniTRAX
What began with a 200-year flood event may now be brought to a close through legal action. The government of Canada is following through with an ultimatum it issued to OmniTRAX Inc. in October: Repair the Hudson Bay Railway (HBR) line in 30 days or face a breach of contract lawsuit.
Georgia Ports Authority approves rail, gate expansion of Garden City Terminal
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has approved rail and gate expansion work that is expected to boost capacity at the Garden City Terminal.
Port of Oakland progresses planned logistics facility at former Army base
The Port of Oakland is progressing a plan 15 years in the making to expand onto a former Army base.
PANYNJ proposed 2018 capital budget includes funds for Gateway Program, rail to air connections
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) has proposed a $3.2 billion operating budget and a $3.4 billion capital budget for 2018.
MassDOT releases freight plan; applies for federal grant to upgrade NECR
A draft Massachusetts Freight Plan has been released in a bid to engage stakeholders within the commonwealth on how cargo moves through the region and how to plan for future needs.
EDA grant to improve rail access to Iowa industrial park
The city of Davenport, Iowa, has received a federal grant to improve rail access to an industrial park and manufacturing facility.
Howard Street Tunnel expansion plans implode
Plans to expand the Howard Street Tunnel in Baltimore came to a halt as CSX has decided not to pursue the project.